Tag: Opta

A new partnership agreement has been announced between Grabyo and Opta Sports to make the creation, management and distribution of soccer highlights automated for broadcasters and publishers. The deal sees Grabyo, a cloud-based video production, editing and distribution platform, integrating real-time data from Opta Sports, one of the most respected sports data companies in the […]

The following interview is part of our ongoing Expert Series that asks C-level professionals, team presidents, league executives, athletic directors and other sports influencers about their latest thoughts and insights on new technologies impacting the sports industry. Name: Andrew Cox Company: Opta (Perform Group) Position: Executive Vice President Andrew Cox is currently an Executive Vice President of Data Strategy […]

The National Women’s Soccer League became the fourth U.S. professional soccer league to ink a partnership with sports data provider Opta. The three-year deal announced Tuesday will begin with the 2017 season on April 15 and see Opta become the Official Data Partner for the NWSL. Opta will manage statistics for all NWSL matches — […]

Super Supporter is a one-stop-shop app for English football fans — complete with data provided by Opta — and it includes the first predictor game with real odds. The app follows the top four English leagues, Champions League, FA Cup and more. Super Supporter also provides users with football news, highlights, stats, group chats, live […]

With already a global presence in soccer, sports data provider Opta is further cementing its position within the sport as it became the Official Data Partner of the United Soccer League on Wednesday. The 29-team league, which is the third tier professional soccer organization in North America, agreed to a three-year partnership, which will kick […]

Soccer has long been a game untouched by the world of statistics, with the primary statistical differentiator between players being merely amount of goals or assists. But thanks to player tracking technology and advanced algorithms, MLS sponsor Audi is trying to change that mentality in one of the fastest growing soccer leagues in the world. […]

I’d like to believe, that most of those who are reading this story are well aware that while sports are immensely popular due to the entertainment aspect, the sporting world cannot be overlooked regarding what a large scale business it really is. So much of what goes into a franchise, its staff, and especially its […]

In-depth, statistical analysis of soccer matches has quickly become a fundamental aspect for fans. Simple match stats, whether it be shots on target, tackles or team possession are no longer enough. People want more. With this, the North American Soccer League (NASL) has unveiled a new 3-year partnership with Opta, a company providing highly detailed […]